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Cross-Entropy Method for Laser Defense Applications
Novák Jiří, Ing., Ph.D. (DCGM)
Chudý Peter, doc. Ing., Ph.D., MBA (VZ AeroWorks)
BEN-ASHER, J.
cross-entropy, laser defense, weapon target assignment, optimization
Recent advancements in laser technology have enabled development of Directed
Energy (DE) air defense systems motivated by their high precision and low
operational cost compared to conventional defense missiles. In this study, the
definition of Weapon Target Assignment (WTA) problem tailored for laser air
defense systems is presented. The WTA problem is an NP-hard combinatorial
optimization problem and can be solved by many techniques such as evolutionary
optimization algorithms. The presented WTA problem is solved by a Cross-Entropy
(CE) method in number of realistic air defense scenarios assuming large scale
salvo attacks against protected areas. The results have shown that CE is able to
simultaneously optimize the assignment of incoming targets to laser stations, the
fire order and locations of the defense laser stations (effectors).
@article{BUT185185,
author="HANÁK, J. and NOVÁK, J. and CHUDÝ, P. and BEN-ASHER, J.",
title="Cross-Entropy Method for Laser Defense Applications",
journal="Journal of Aerospace Information Systems",
year="2025",
volume="22",
number="1",
pages="53--58",
doi="10.2514/1.I011357",
issn="2327-3097",
url="https://arc.aiaa.org/doi/10.2514/1.I011357"
}